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From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja
The British High Commissioner-designate to Nigeria, Pete Vowles, has arrived in Abuja, pledging to deepen the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.
Vowles, who succeeds Richard Montgomery, said he was “hugely excited” to be in Nigeria and would begin his assignment by travelling around the country, meeting Nigerians and learning about its culture.
“My first priority is to listen and learn – to travel, meet people and immerse myself in this extraordinary country, its culture and its energy.
“The UK and Nigeria have a deep and enduring partnership, built above all on the connections between our people.
“I’m looking forward to discovering Nigeria for myself and working with partners across the country to build on that relationship and see what more we can achieve together,” he said.
The British High Commission in Abuja, which announced his arrival in a statement, said Vowles brings extensive diplomatic and development experience to the assignment.
He most recently served as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe and has held senior leadership positions across the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
“He has also held senior leadership positions across the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and formerly served as Ambassador to Myanmar,” the High Commission said.
